started massage school!

I just finished my second day of massage school and I love it to pieces. I feel like i am signed up for a yoga workshop I feel so passioante and jazzed about what I am doing.

Here is a awesome list of some of the amazing benefits that massage can offer broken down into physical, metal, emotional.

physical:
• Relaxes the body and improves breathing
• Calms the nerves
• Lowers blood pressure
• Loosens tight muscles
• Relieves fatigue
• Promotes endorphin release
• Increases flexibility & ROM
• Promotes healing and rehabilitation
• Improves posture
• Reduces headaches
• Promotes faster recovery
• Increases energy
• Improves the immune system
• Stretches connective tissues
• Reduces pain
• Improves skin tone
• Increases blood and lymph circulation
• Promotes oxygen & nutrients to the cells
• Speeds removal of toxins & metabolic waste
• Improves muscle tone
• Reduces chance of injury
• Reduces scarring
• Reduces tension
• Improves metabolism
• Relieves soreness, tension & stiffness
• Improves digestion
• Improves physical performance

Mental:
• Reduces stress
• Calms the mind & emotions
• Improves productivity
• Promotes better & deeper sleep
• Improves concentration
• Relieves restlessness & insomnia

Emotional:
• Reduces anxiety
• Enhances self-image
• Promotes creative expression
• Promotes a feeling of being centered
• Promotes being healthier
• Improves ability to cope
• Enhances sense of well-being
• Promotes a sense of groundedness
• Reduces depression
• Promotes a youthful feeling

"TOUCH" = VITAMIN "T"